France competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events). 137 competitors, 119 men and 18 women, took part in 95 events in 15 sports.

Medalists

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Athletics

Men's 110m Hurdles Men's Marathon

Basketball

Boxing

Canoeing

Cycling

Diving

Women's 10m Platform

Fencing

18 fencers, 15 men and 3 women, represented France in 1956.

Gymnastics

Modern pentathlon

One male pentathlete represented France in 1956.

Rowing

France had 13 male rowers participate in two out of seven rowing events in 1956.

Sailing

Shooting

Five shooters represented France in 1956.

Swimming

Weightlifting

Wrestling